New Zealand (NZ) vs Pakistan (PAK)

📅 Date: 14th February 2025
⏰ Time: 02:30 PM IST
🏟 Venue: National Stadium

🔮 Win Probability

• New Zealand (NZ): 42%

• Pakistan (PAK): 58% ✅

📌 Pakistan enters as favorites, but New Zealand’s batting depth makes them strong contenders.

🌍 Ground Conditions: National Stadium

• Average First-Innings Score (Last 5 ODIs): 269

• Average Wickets Per Match: 8

• Score Breakdown:

  • Below 240 Runs: 3 matches

  • 240-320 Runs: 5 matches

  • 320+ Runs: 2 matches

📌 A balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers have opportunities.

🪙 Toss Trends

• Decision After Winning Toss:

  • Bat First: 80% ✅

  • Chase: 20%

• Win Rate After Winning Toss: 4/10 Matches Won (40%)

📌 Batting first has been the preferred choice, leading to more wins.

📊 Pitch Trends

• Fantasy Point Contribution:

  • Batting: 58% ✅

  • Bowling: 42%

• Bowling Breakdown:

  • Pace: 52% ✅

  • Spin: 48%

📌 Pacers slightly have the edge, but spinners can play a crucial role, especially in middle overs.

🔥 Players to Watch

🏅 Suggested Players

• A Salman (PAK) – In-form all-rounder, key fantasy pick. ✅

• M Henry (NZ) – Leading wicket-taker, strong fantasy performer. ✅

• S Afridi (PAK) – Left-arm pacer, key in powerplay & death overs. ✅

• M Rizwan (PAK) – Dependable wicketkeeper-batter. ✅

🏏 Expected Batting Order

New Zealand (NZ)

1. W Young – Aggressive opener

2. D Conway – Solid left-handed top-order batter

3. K Williamson – Key stabilizer, in top form

4. D Mitchell – Power hitter in the middle order

Pakistan (PAK)

1. F Zaman – Explosive left-handed opener

2. B Azam – Anchor, world-class batter

3. M Rizwan – Key middle-order batter

4. S Shakeel – Strong finisher

📌 Top-order batters are crucial for fantasy points, as powerplay will set the tone.

📌 Top Performers & Fantasy Insights

🏆 Best Players in Head-to-Head (H2H) Battles

• M Bracewell (NZ) – 136 Fantasy Points per match ✅

• A Ahmed (PAK) – 122 Fantasy Points per match ✅

🏟️ Best Players at This Venue

• A Salman (PAK) – 96 Fantasy Points per match ✅

• M Rizwan (PAK) – 82 Fantasy Points per match ✅

📌 All-rounders and top-order batters are the best choices for fantasy picks.

⚡ Powerplay Insights

Batters in Powerplay

• F Zaman (PAK) – 55.4 Fantasy Points per match ✅

• D Conway (NZ) – 35 Fantasy Points per match ✅

Bowlers in Powerplay

• M Bracewell (NZ) – 19.4 Fantasy Points per match ✅

• S Afridi (PAK) – 19.25 Fantasy Points per match ✅

📌 Early wickets and attacking batters will be crucial in fantasy teams.

⚡ Death Overs Specialists

Death Over Bowlers

• M Henry (NZ) – 41.2 Fantasy Points per match ✅

• W O'Rourke (NZ) – 28 Fantasy Points per match ✅

📌 Late wickets will be crucial for fantasy points.

📊 Team Form & Recent Matches

New Zealand’s Recent Form

✅ W | ✅ W | ❌ L | ✅ W | ✅ W

Pakistan’s Recent Form

✅ W | ❌ L | ✅ W | ✅ W | ✅ W

📌 Pakistan has better form, making them the stronger fantasy choice.

💡 Fantasy Points Leaders (Last 5 Matches)

🏏 Top Fantasy Performers

• A Salman (PAK) – 696 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• M Henry (NZ) – 447 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• M Rizwan (PAK) – 425 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• S Afridi (PAK) – 425 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• G Phillips (NZ) – 357 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• M Santner (NZ) – 346 Points in 5 Matches ✅

• K Williamson (NZ) – 335 Points in 2 Matches ✅

• A Ahmed (PAK) – 273 Points in 4 Matches ✅

📌 A Salman, Henry, and Afridi are must-have picks for this game.

📍 Venue & Pitch Report: National Stadium

• Pitch Summary: A balanced track, slightly favoring batters.

• Fantasy Points Contribution:

  • Batting: 58% ✅

  • Bowling: 42%

• Average First-Innings Score: 269

• Wickets Per Match: 8

📌 A good mix of batters and bowlers should be included in fantasy teams.

📢 Fantasy Team Selection Tips

1. Prioritize In-Form Players – A Salman, M Henry, and S Afridi are top picks.

2. Choose Powerplay & Death Over Specialists – Zaman, Rizwan, and Afridi can bring solid points.

3. Include Key All-Rounders – Salman & Santner provide great balance.

4. Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

   • Captain: A Salman / M Henry

   • Vice-Captain: S Afridi / K Williamson

📝 Final Thoughts

• Pakistan is the favorite, but New Zealand has match-winners like Williamson and Henry.

• Batting first has a 60% win rate, so fantasy team selection should consider the toss.

• Expect a good mix of batting and bowling points.

• Pick Salman, Rizwan, and Afridi as key fantasy choices.

🏆 Use these insights to create a winning fantasy team! 🚀